It has become a familiar sight for Arsenal fans, seeing first team players run down their contracts and force a move away from the Emirates.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pushed through a move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day at the beginning of last season after making it clear to the club that he had no intention of signing a new contract.

Just a few months later, the Gunners were forced to allow Alexis Sanchez join Manchester United in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan as the Chilean also rejected a new contract.

Now, Aaron Ramsey looks set to sign for Juventus on a free transfer in the summer after Arsenal withdrew the offer of a new contract for the Welshman.

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But Merson understands Ramsey’s desire to head to Italy, and is backing the midfielder to make an impact in Serie A with Juventus.

“Ramsey can succeed in Italy, he's a good player. He's a midfield player that scores goals, he's got experience.

"You've only got to look at Callum Hudson-Odoi potentially going for £35m, while Ramsey is going for free. One has potential, the other is absolutely proven."

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